Greek Mythology: Perseus and Danaë

Who became the new King of Argos after the dispute over the late king's inheritance?

• Proetus

• Acrisius

• Zeus

• Dictys

What dire news did King Acrisius receive from the oracle regarding his future?

• He would lose his kingdom to a foreign invader.

• His daughter would never marry.

• His grandson would be responsible for his death.

• He would have many male heirs.

To prevent the oracle's prophecy from coming true, what extreme measure did King Acrisius take with his daughter Danaë?

• He arranged her marriage to a powerful king.

• He sent her to live in a distant land.

• He locked her in a tower of his palace.

• He disguised her as a male child.

How did Zeus, the supreme god, visit Princess Danaë in her windowless cell?

• He appeared as a white dove.

• He transformed into a mortal man.

• He descended as a shower of golden rain.

• He sent Hermes to deliver a message.

How did Perseus manage to defeat Medusa without looking directly at her?

• He used a magical mirror given by Athena.

• He fought blind, relying on the sound of her snakes.

• He used the reflection in his shield as a guide.

• Medusa was distracted by another hero.

What two creatures were born from Medusa's blood after Perseus decapitated her?

• Harpies and Cyclops

• Pegasus and Chrysaor

• Minotaur and Hydra

• Sphinx and Chimera

What was the fate of the Titan Atlas after Perseus showed him Medusa's head?

• He was freed from his eternal punishment.

• He turned into a mountain, supporting the heavens.

• He became Perseus's loyal companion.

• He challenged Perseus to a wrestling match.

Why was Princess Andromeda chained to a rock as a sacrifice?

• She was being punished for her own arrogance.

• To appease Poseidon, who was angered by her mother's boast.

• It was a traditional ritual in her kingdom.

• She volunteered to save her people from a plague.